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when to use a 4 hybrid golf club

by Janie Pollich Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The 4 hybrid can help you when you want to hit long shots. You can also use your 4 hybrid when you want to make an approach to the green. In a nutshell, a 4 hybrid can help in overcoming the difficulties faced with a long iron to make the life of golfers easier and more comfortable.

For hitting into greens, the 4-hybrid is the best play for most. Golfers across the board hit more fairways with a 4-iron. The 0-5 handicap bracket is more effective with the 4-iron than any other bracket. Almost every other bracket hits it longer and records more GIRs with the 4-hybrid.May 6, 2020

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What is a 4 hybrid Golf Club?

A 4 hybrid golf club can be used in place of any hybrid club. This type of golf club is primarily known for its versatility. It is also accurate and consistent at the same time. Based on these characteristics, you can use a 4 hybrid in almost any situation. For example, you can use your 4 hybrid to hit your shots off the tee, from the rough and off the fairway.

When should you use a hybrid Golf Club?

The pros are using hybrids regularly, and many start their iron sets with a 6-iron and carry four hybrids in their bag (except for some of the high clubhead speed players such as Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson). But that may not be the right choice …

Can You Chip a ball with a 4 hybrid club?

Jul 24, 2010 · It's perfectly acceptable to use a hybrid club off the tee on a long par-3 or short par-4. Hybrids tend to produce higher loft and trajectory, meaning a solid …

Are 4-hybrid golf clubs better than 4-irons for 20+ handicap?

By Lyle Smith. Hybrids help get the ball out of tough lies. The development of the hybrid golf club has virtually revolutionized the golf club manufacturing industry to the point that the typical eight- or nine-iron set of clubs is, if not quite endangered, definitely threatened. Hybrid clubs combine all the best qualities of both fairway woods ...

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What does a 4 hybrid club replace?

Each hybrid iron is labeled to show which standard iron the club replaces or the degrees of loft. A 4-hybrid, for example, is designed to replace a 4-iron. Typically, though, amateur golfers tend to hit the hybrid better -- and, therefore, farther -- than the iron it is designed to replace.

What Wood does a 4 hybrid replace?

Thomas AT725LoftReplaces a Thomas :
2 Hybrid Iron18°2 Iron / 5 wood
3 Hybrid Iron21°3 Iron / 7 wood
4 Hybrid Iron24°4 Iron / 9 wood
5 Hybrid Iron27°5 Iron / 11 wood
11 more rows

What is a 4 hybrid good for?

A 4-hybrid offers exceptional turf interaction enabling you to hit a shot from challenging lies and thick rough. For the most part, the hybrids deliver a high and straight ball flight. That makes it easier for the average golfer to get their ball airborne and achieve consistent carry and distance.

How far do you hit a 4 hybrid?

The 4-iron and 4-hybrid estimates are 160 to 210 yards for men and 120 to 170 yards for women. The 5-iron and 5-hybrid ranges are 150 to 200 yards for men and 115 to 160 yards for women, while the 6-iron or 6-hybrid ranges are 140 to 190 yards for men and 110 to 150 yards for women.

Is a 4 hybrid the same as a 5 wood?

Differences Between 4 Hybrid and 5 Wood

The loft on a 4-hybrid is weakened in comparison to a 5-wood. The 4-hybrid has an average loft of 22 to 24 degrees, while a 5-wood is set at 18 degrees. Naturally, the 5-wood delivers 15 yards more distance than the 4-hybrid.

What iron is equivalent to a 4 hybrid?

Typically, a 3-iron is replaced by a 19 degree hybrid or a 5-wood, a 4-iron is replaced by a 22 degree hybrid or a 7-wood, a 5-iron is replaced by a 25 degree hybrid, and a 6-iron is replaced by a 28 degree hybrid.Nov 17, 2020

When should I use 4 iron or 4 hybrid?

For hitting into greens, the 4-hybrid is the best play for most. Golfers across the board hit more fairways with a 4-iron. The 0-5 handicap bracket is more effective with the 4-iron than any other bracket. Almost every other bracket hits it longer and records more GIRs with the 4-hybrid.May 6, 2020

Which is better 7 wood or 4 hybrid?

Most golfers with more of a sweeping swing or a rounder motion will find that the 7 wood is more accurate and consistent. Those who like to make contact with the ground and hit down and through their shots will find the 4 hybrid to be a better choice.

Do I need a 4 iron?

Should You Carry A 4 Iron? For mid to high handicappers, having a 4 iron in the bag is not recommended. The longer shaft, low amount of loft, and thin face make it too hard to hit for most golfers, and is why a 5 hybrid is the better choice.

Do I need a 3 wood and a 4 hybrid?

The biggest benefit of a 4 hybrid over a 3 wood is launch angle. These clubs have become favorites among high handicappers because of the easy launch you get out of them even in thick rough. Another benefit is the consistency. On average, your 4 hybrid will produce more consistent shots than your 3 wood.

What loft does a 4 hybrid have?

22 degrees
Hybrid Loft

Most tour players with hybrids in the bag will have them between 18-22 degrees to replace their 2, 3 and 4 irons. They're easier to hit and will launch higher and come down softer on the greens. In our experience a 3 hybrid is usually around 19˚ and a 4 hybrid is around 22˚.

What is a 4 hybrid golf club?

Hybrid golf clubs help fill in the gap between your harder-to-hit irons and fairway woods. They are designed for distance, trajectory, control and playability, combining features from irons and fairway woods. They could even replace a fairway wood or iron in your bag. Here's how: Hybrid 2H = 4 Wood = 3 Iron.

Overview

Blending the look and feel of a fairway woods and the functionality of irons, hybrid golf clubs have gained popularity over the past decade. But there are still plenty of golfers out there who don't know how to get the most out of their hybrid clubs on the course.

Slow and Steady Swing

Address the ball as one would if hitting a wood, and do not to try to hit it too hard. While a hybrid may not look as overpowering as a wood, a smooth, steady swing is likely to result in just as long a shot.

Ball Placement

When swinging a hybrid club, place the ball about 2 to 3 inches in front of center. A hybrid club typically reaches the bottom of the swing a bit later than an iron, which is why it's necessary to move the ball forward.

Tees are OK

It is sometimes assumed hybrids are not suited to play off a tee; this is not true. It's perfectly acceptable to use a hybrid club off the tee on a long par-3 or short par-4.

Replace Long Irons

The long irons--the two, three and four--have long been considered the toughest clubs in the bag for most amateur golfers. But up until the past several years, amateurs didn't really have an option for replacing these clubs, which cost them so many shots so far from the green. Hybrid clubs are that option.

Replace Fairway Woods

With their wider soles, heavier heads and longer shafts, amateur golfers have had a tough time controlling fairway woods for generations. With the hybrids on the market, many if not most players have begun augmenting their sets or outright replacing four-, five- and seven-woods with these shorter, lighter and easier-to-hit clubs.

Forgiveness

Even out of a perfect lie, the hybrid club has a wider sweet spot than a long iron. With a shorter shaft than the average fairway wood, the hybrid is much more controllable.

Creativity

Hybrids have opened up a whole new area of shot-making that never existed before. Even on the PGA Tour, you see pros chipping with their hybrid clubs. The wide, flat sole makes the dreaded "chili dip" nearly impossible, and the shallow loft gets the ball rolling on the green more quickly than other clubs.

What is hybrid golf club?

Learn more... A hybrid golf club is a versatile club that has characteristics of both an iron and a fairway wood. Hybrids are meant to replace your long irons but can also be used to tee off. When using a hybrid in lieu of a long iron, hit the ball just as if you were swinging a long iron. When teeing off with a hybrid, keep your swing ...

How far does a hybrid golf ball travel?

When aiming, remember that a shot hit with a hybrid will travel an average of 4–12 yards (3.7–11.0 m) farther than a shot hit with a long iron. A ball hit with a hybrid club will usually fly higher and land softer than one hit with an iron.

How to hit a long iron?

1. Keep the ball in the middle of your stance. The position of the ball should be the same as it would be when you are hitting with a long iron. The ball will fly higher and longer than when you hit it with an iron, so you may want to adjust the position of the ball to get the type of shot you want.

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DISTANCE

Off the tee, only the lowest and highest handicap players saw yardage gaps in distances between the 4-hybrid and 4-iron. The 0-5 handicap bracket hit 4-irons more than four yards farther than a 4-hybrid, while the 20+ handicappers were almost two yards longer with a 4-iron.

ACCURACY

Distance is one thing, but modern hybrids can hide swing flaws and keep a ball in the fairway in ways long irons can’t. Right?#N#Not so fast. The data suggests otherwise - at least off the tee.

What is a hybrid club?

The hybrid is a combination of iron and wood design elements, thus the name. A simple description – it sort of looks like a small fairway wood, but it offered in much higher lofts. The hybrid was introduced to the golf marketplace in the early 2000s and quickly grew in popularity.

Why use a hybrid?

Quite simply – they are easier to hit. While they were originally designed to replace long irons, they can be helpful as middle iron replacements, and even around the greens.

What is the downside to using a hybrid golf club?

Ok, so the hybrid is not perfect – everything has its potential flaws. There are a couple things that conventional irons do better, which is why elite players typically only use them to replace long irons.

Final thoughts on hybrid clubs

The hybrid is one of the only game improvement clubs that was originally designed to help high handicappers but has now made its way to professional tours around the world. Did you know that an estimated 70% of professional players now have at least one hybrid in their bag?

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